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Ayar (2021)
Ayar, a first-generation American Latina, returns home to reunite with her daughter. But when her mother, Renata, refuses to let her see her due to Covid, Ayar is confronted by the many roles she’s been forced to play, including the role in this film.
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Ayar, a first-generation American Latina, returns home to reunite with her daughter. But when her mother, Renata, refuses to let her see her due to Covid, Ayar is confronted by the many roles she’s been forced to play, including the role in this film.
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Genre:Drama, Thriller, Science Fiction
Written By:Vilma Vega, Ariana Ron Pedrique, Floyd Russ
In Theaters:3/16/2021
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Runtime:84 minutes
Studio:Moving Picture Company
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